Wading pools



July 15, 1958 L, zAKlN wADING PooLs Filed April e. 1955 ATTORNEY WADINGPOOLS Lester Zakin, Monsey, N. Y., assignor to The Holiday Line, Inc.,New York, N. Y.

Application April 6, 1955, Serial No. 499,606

4 Claims. (Cl. 4-172) This invention relates to wading pools and moreparticularly to the supporting structure for wading pools.

lt is a prime object of the invention to provide an improved wading poolsupport structure which is economical to manufacture, sturdy instructure and which may be utilized with circular or rectangular wadingpools.

It is a further object of the invention to provide an improved supportstructure for wading pools which may readily be assembled anddisassembled with a minimum expenditure of time and elort and withoutthe use of tools.

Other objects and -advantages of the invention will be apparent to thoseskilled in the art from a reading of the following specification, havingreference to the drawing, wherein:

Fig. l is a view in projection of a circular pool embodying the supportstructure of the invention.

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken along line 2-2 of Figure l.

Fig. 3 is an alternate sectional view of the support structure and abumper having its center line over the support structure.

Fig. 4 is an alternate sectional view of the support structure and abumper having its center line olf the support structure.

Figure 5 is a side view of a portion of the support structure along theline 5-5 of Figure l.

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken along the line 6-6 of Figure 5.

Fig. 7 is a view of the support structure in collapsed form.

Fig. 8 is a sectional side view showing a catch for securing the poolstructure to the support structure.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the invention comprises a pluralityof substantially similar panel members lil, formed of any desired heightas may be required for a special pool structure, and of suitable widthdependent upon the circumference or perimeter of the pool to be utilizedwith the support structure.

Each panel is preferably formed with a ribbing 12 around its peripheraledge and with a second coaxial ribbing 14. The aforesaid ribbing is forpurposes of increasing the strength of the panel and it is obvious thatother strengthening means could likewise be utilized as could heaviergauges of material. A plurality of apertures 16 are disposed in spacedapart relation at the approximate longitudinal extremities of each panel10. These apertures cooperate with apertures in adjacent panels and areretained in position with respect to adjacent panels by means of anelliptical hinge member 18.

ln extended position, the structure of a plurality of panels lil hingedby means of the hinge members 18 may be formed in a predetermined shapeto support a particular pool.

The illustrative embodiment of Figure l has reference to a circularpool, it being obvious that the circular pool provides a greater seatingarea for occupants utilizing L nited- States Patent ICC the pool, andthrough use of an inflated bumper 20, decreases the danger of injuryfrom the pool edges.

When filled, the Vpool retains its position with respect to the supportstructure because of the Water pressure against the side walls andbottom walls designated by reference numerals 22 and 24 respectively.

It may readily be seen that because of the action of the water pressureupon the bottom and side walls, the bumper on the pool may rest upon thetop of the Support structure or may be displaced olf the center linethereof, as illustrated in Figures 3 and 4.

l have further chosen to make the panel members with rounded edges 10a,10b, 10c and 10d, thus avoiding the possibility of pointed edgespuncturing the pool.

Figure 4 illustrates a sectional -alternate embodiment of a pool havinga bumper 20a which is provided with a tab 30 and wherein panel 11 isprovided with a male element of a twist-snap 32. Twist-snap element 32is adapted to cooperate with a female element 34 and tab 30.

In use, the pool may be collapsed by removing the water or liquid fromwithin the pool and then folding the support structure as illustrated inFigure 7.

From the foregoing, it will be obvious to those reading thespecification that changes may be effected without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention, and l therefore desire that theappended claims be given as broad an interpretation as is consistentwith the disclosure made herein.

What is claimed is:

l. A wading pool comprising a plurality of vertical support members,each of said vertical support members including a plurality of aperturesproximate each of their longitudinal peripheral borders and link memberspassing through corresponding apertures in adjacent support members oneach of their longitudinal peripheral borders, and a pool comprising abottom member, a side member and an inllated upper bumper, said inflatedupper bumper resting on the upper periphery of said vertical supportmember.

2. A wading pool comprising a plurality of vertical support members,each of said vertical support members including a plurality of aperturesproximate each of their longitudinal peripheral borders and ellipticallink members passing through corresponding apertures in adjacent supportmembers on each of their longitudinal peripheral borders and a ribbingextending around the peripheral edge of each of said support members,and a pool comprising a bottom member, a side member and an inflatedupper bumper, said inllated upper bumper resting on the upper peripheryof said vertical support member.

3. A wading pool comprising a plurality of vertical support members,each of said vertical support members including a plurality of aperturesproximate each of their longitudinal peripheral borders and ellipticallink members passing through corresponding apertures in adjacent supportmembers on each of their longitudinal peripheral borders and a ribbingextending around the peripheral edge of each of said support members,and a pool comprising a bottom member, a side member and an inflatedupper bumper, said inflated upper bumper resting on the upper peripheryof said vertical support member and means for securing said pool to saidvertical support members.

4. A wading pool comprising a plurality of vertical support members,each of said vertical support members including a plurality of aperturesproximate each of their longitudinal peripheral borders and link memberspassing through corresponding apertures in adjacent support members oneach of their longitudinal peripheral borders, and a pool comprising abottom member, a side member and an inflated upper bumper, said inflatedupper bumper resting on the upper periphery of said vertical supportmember and means for securing said pool to said vertical supportmembers.

References Cited in the le of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS KimberSept. 13, 1892 Callahan June 27, 1911

